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The Glass Mendacity on MeTV
Providence Players Mendacity actress Julie Janson (Maggie the Cat) talks about The Glass Mendacity in an interviewed by Charlene Sloan for Lifestyles on MeTV produced by The Studio. Watch the Interview Here.
The Review:
“Knee Slapping and Guaranteed to Giddi-fy! – Loyal patrons will remember that they can always depend on the high quality of PPF productions”
Ian Wade and Beth Whitehead in the Providence Players Comedy “The Glass Mendacity”Craig Geoffrion and Elizabeth Keith will make you laugh in ‘The Glass Mendacity”
Terry Byrne, DCMetroTheaterArts.com says “Director Jayne L. Victor, [and] six of the finest actors in town.. have another finely chiseled hit on their hands. They have squeezed every droplet of sweat and gag outta this mockery. They will coax plenty of knee-slapping, gum-swallowing, Heimlich-inducing moments for Williams fans, the theatrically uninitiated, and hardened critics alike….each actor shines…the set design is as smart as they come…[set decoration, lighting design, costumes and props provide all] the eye candy that PPF is famous for. So let Providence Players of Fairfax mix you something light and fizzy for summer, manic and mellifluous, Southern and saucy – and guaranteed to ‘giddi-fy.'” Full review at DcMetroTheaterArts
Thursday, Friday and Saturday 7:30 p.m. June 11, 12 & 13
Adults $20 Students and Seniors $17
At the James Lee Community Center Theater 2855 Annandale Rd Falls Church
Providence Players Next Season Announced!
Join us for our 18th season, a season of funny, witty, heartwarming, romantic and uplifting plays with some hilarity added for good measure! Become a season ticket holder for significant savings off the single show ticket price. Season tickets are convenient and flexible. Choose which performance from any of 10 performances, including two Sunday matinees, two Thursday evenings and six Friday and Saturday evenings for each production, you wish to attend. Choose early for the best seat selection or choose when you know when you want to go. Need to make a change in ticket dates? No problem, we will be glad to make the change for you. Holiday show tickets (for “Snow White and the Family Dwarf” a classic with enough comic plot twists and turns to keep us all guessing) are available as an additional item. The season runs from October 2, 2015 to June 18, 2016. More information here.
Join The Providence Players Facebook Group and take advantage of our “Thrifty Thursday” discount. Just Click the the logo below to join.
The Glass Mendacity on MeTV
Providence Players Mendacity actress Julie Janson (Maggie the Cat) talks about The Glass Mendacity in an interviewed by Charlene Sloan for Lifestyles on MeTV produced by The Studio. Watch the Interview Here.
The Review:
“Knee Slapping and Guaranteed to Giddi-fy! – Loyal patrons will remember that they can always depend on the high quality of PPF productions”
Ian Wade and Beth Whitehead in the Providence Players Comedy “The Glass Mendacity”Craig Geoffrion and Elizabeth Keith will make you laugh in ‘The Glass Mendacity”
Terry Byrne, DCMetroTheaterArts.com says “Director Jayne L. Victor, [and] six of the finest actors in town.. have another finely chiseled hit on their hands. They have squeezed every droplet of sweat and gag outta this mockery. They will coax plenty of knee-slapping, gum-swallowing, Heimlich-inducing moments for Williams fans, the theatrically uninitiated, and hardened critics alike….each actor shines…the set design is as smart as they come…[set decoration, lighting design, costumes and props provide all] the eye candy that PPF is famous for. So let Providence Players of Fairfax mix you something light and fizzy for summer, manic and mellifluous, Southern and saucy – and guaranteed to ‘giddi-fy.'” Full review at DcMetroTheaterArts
DCMTA Critic Terry Byrne Said “They will coax plenty of knee-slapping, gum-swallowing, Heimlich-inducing moments for Williams fans, the theatrically uninitiated, and us hardened critics alike”
Four Performances this week. Tickets will move quickly so order them online today.
Providence Players “The Glass Mendacity” L to R: Julie Janson, Ian Wade, Craig Geoffrion, Elizabeth Keith and Michael Donahue Photo by Chip Gertzog Providence Players
The best seats will go fast for Week 2 of The Glass Mendacity
“Knee Slapping and Guaranteed to Giddi-fy! – Loyal patrons will remember that they can always depend on the high quality of PPF productions”
L to R: Michael Donahue, Elizabeth Keith and Ian Wade in ‘The Glass Mendacity” Photo by Chip Gertzog, Providence Players
Terry Byrne, DCMetroTheaterArts.com says “Director Jayne L. Victor, [and] six of the finest actors in town.. have another finely chiseled hit on their hands. They have squeezed every droplet of sweat and gag outta this mockery. They will coax plenty of knee-slapping, gum-swallowing, Heimlich-inducing moments for Williams fans, the theatrically uninitiated, and hardened critics alike….each actor shines…the set design is as smart as they come…[set decoration, lighting design, costumes and props provide all] the eye candy that PPF is famous for. So let Providence Players of Fairfax mix you something light and fizzy for summer, manic and mellifluous, Southern and saucy – and guaranteed to ‘giddi-fy.'” Full review at DcMetroTheaterArts
The Glass Mendacity
At The James Lee Community Center Theater
2855 Annandale RD Falls Church 22042
Through June 13
Four Performances this Week; Thurs, Friday, Saturday 7:30 PM Sunday Matinee 2 PM
Mendacity!…No, truth! Ian Wade, Michael Donahue and Craig Geoffrions in The Providence Players production of “The Glass Mendacity” Thru June 13th Photo By Chip Gertzog Providence Players
Julie Janson, Craig Geoffrion, Beth Whitehead and Michael Donahue in The Providence Players production of “The Glass Mendacity”
At the James Lee Community Center Theater 2855 Annandale Rd in Falls Church, opening this Friday, May 29th, The Providence Players presents The Glass Mendacity, Maureen Morley and Tom Willmorth’s hilarious comedy parody of some of Tennessee William’s most celebrated works: The Glass Menagerie, A Streetcar Named Desire and Cat on a Hot Tin Roof. It’s Big Daddy’s birthday and the entire blended family, a comedy cocktail of characters each one more of a caricature than the last, have gathered at Belle Reve to celebrate with sweet tea, cheese balls, cards and brutish, unfettered, southern charm. The Glass Mendacity is a lampooning look into what would happen if all of Williams’ characters came face to face. If you don’t know these plays, don’t fret. The off-kilter and dysfunctional family shenanigans can be enjoyed by all!
The Glass Mendacity
Opens at The James Lee Community Center Theater
2855 Annandale RD Falls Church 22042
May 29- June 13
Mendacity!…No, truth! Ian Wade, Michael Donahue and Craig Geoffrions in The Providence Players production of “The Glass Mendacity” May 29th – June 13th
Craig Geoffrion and Elizabeth Keith in “The Glass Mendacity”Ian Wade and Michael DonahueBeth Whitehead and Craig Geoffrion in the Providence Players production of “The Glass Mendacity”
Join is for some great fun on stage through June 13th at the James Lee Community Center Theater!
At the James Lee Community Center Theater 2855 Annandale Rd in Falls Church, opening this Friday, May 29th, The Providence Players presents The Glass Mendacity, Maureen Morley and Tom Willmorth’s hilarious comedy parody of some of Tennessee William’s most celebrated works: The Glass Menagerie, A Streetcar Named Desire and Cat on a Hot Tin Roof. It’s Big Daddy’s birthday and the entire blended family, a comedy cocktail of characters each one more of a caricature than the last, have gathered at Belle Reve to celebrate with sweet tea, cheese balls, cards and brutish, unfettered, southern charm. The Glass Mendacity is a lampooning look into what would happen if all of Williams’ characters came face to face. If you don’t know these plays, don’t fret. The off-kilter and dysfunctional family shenanigans can be enjoyed by all!
The Glass Mendacity opens at The James Lee Community Center Theater
At the James Lee Community Center Theater 2855 Annandale Rd in Falls Church, opening May 29th, The Providence Players presents The Glass Mendacity, Maureen Morley and Tom Willmorth’s hilarious comedy parody of some of Tennessee William’s most celebrated works: The Glass Menagerie, A Streetcar Named Desire and Cat on a Hot Tin Roof. It’s Big Daddy’s birthday and the entire blended family, a comedy cocktail of characters each one more of a caricature than the last, have gathered at Belle Reve to celebrate with sweet tea, cheese balls, cards and brutish, unfettered, southern charm. The Glass Mendacity is a lampooning look into what would happen if all of Williams’ characters came face to face. If you don’t know these plays, don’t fret. The off-kilter and dysfunctional family shenanigans can be enjoyed by all!
Opening in just three weeks on May 29th, the Providence Players presents The Glass Mendacity, Maureen Morley and Tom Willmorth’s hilarious comedy parody of some of Tennessee William’s most celebrated works: The Glass Menagerie, A Streetcar Named Desire and Cat on a Hot Tin Roof. It’s Big Daddy’s birthday and the entire blended family, a comedy cocktail of characters each one more of a caricature than the last, have gathered at Belle Reve to celebrate with sweet tea, cheese balls, cards and brutish, unfettered, southern charm. The Glass Mendacity is a lampooning look into what would happen if all of Williams’ characters came face to face. If you don’t know these plays, don’t fret. The off-kilter and dysfunctional family shenanigans can be enjoyed by all!
Mendacity director Jayne L. Victor, has assembled and outstanding cast for this comedy mashup of William’s greatest plays:
The Glass Mendacity Cast
Craig Geoffrion – Big Daddy DuBois Beth Whitehead – Amanda DuBois/Laura DuBois Michael Donahue – Stanley Kowalski Elizabeth Keith – Blanche DuBois Julie Janson – Maggie the Cat Ian Wade – Mitch O’Connor
Craig Geoffrion
Craig Geoffrion(Big Daddy DuBois) This is Craig’s 14th season with PPF and his 18th appearance onstage. He has most recently been seen on the PPF stage as Carlson in Of Mice and Men (2014 WATCH nominated Best Play) and as Ernie Cusack in Rumors last spring (also a 2014 WATCH Nominated Best Play). Craig has been personally honored with two WATCH awards, one for set painting for Saturday, Sunday, Monday, and one for his performance as Beverly Carlton in PPF’s The Man Who Came to Dinner. Other acting credits with PPF include roles in Side Man, Harvey, Rough Crossing, 12 Angry Men, George Washington Slept Here, Cash on Delivery, and The Good Doctor, among others.
Beth Gilles-Whitehead
Beth Gilles-Whitehead (Amanda DuBois/Laura DuBois) Beth is an outstanding actress/director as well as a Board Member for PPF. She was most recently seen as The White Witch in The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe with Providence Players. Other roles played with PPF include: Bananas in The House of Blue Leaves, Mame Dennis in Mame, (WATCH nomination) Charlotte Hay in Moon Over Buffalo, M’Lynn in Steel Magnolias, Meg in Crimes of the Heart and Romaine Vole in Witness for the Prosecution, (WATCH nomination). Beth has directed All My Sons which received the Ruby Griffith Award for Overall Excellence. Other directing credits with PPF include Twelfth Night, Waiting in the Wings, The Best Christmas Pageant Ever and others. Beth received her MFA in theatre from Cornell University and BA in theatre from the University of Washington in Seattle. Beth spent a decade working as a professional actress, met her husband Dave (PPF actor/director/past president) on stage, and loves teaching and coaching actors.
Michael Donahue
Michael Donahue (Stanley Kowalski) appears for the fifth season performing with PPF. His most recent PPF acting credits include Of Mice and Men (George), Dinner With Friends (Tom), Sleuth (Andrew Wyeth), You Can’t Take it With You (G-Man), All My Sons (Joe), and Big Tree Falls (Ray). He Directed PPF’s 2014 Winter production of House of Blue Leaves and Stage Managed for PPF productions of Side Man, It’s a Wonderful Life and The Best Christmas Pageant Ever. Mike has been seen on stage for Manassas’s professional theatre company Vpstart Crow, where he appeared in leading roles in MacBeth, Importance of Being Earnest, Romeo and Juliet, and Twelfth Night. Mike has also served as Artistic Director for Playhouse on the Square’s Professional Theatre for Youth in Memphis, TN. He was Associate Artistic Director for HITT Productions responsible for writing, directing and fight direction for large performance events. His other directing credits include: Merchant of Venice, VPStart Crow, Manassas VA., Nothing Sacred, Circuit Playhouse, Memphis TN., Tom Sawyer, TheLion, the Witch and the Wardrobe, and Magicians Nephew, Playhouse on the Square Professional Theatre for Youth, Memphis TN., The Tell Tale Heart, The Murders at theRue Morgue, HITT Productions, Poconos PA., Glass Menagerie, Extremities, LordByron, original one man show, University of Memphis, Memphis, TN. Mike was a member of the Society of American Fight Directors (1984-2000) and staged fights all over the eastern seaboard. Mike has a BFA in performance from VCU and a MFA in directing from University of Memphis Tennessee.
Elizabeth Keith
Elizabeth Keith (Blanche) is excited to make her stage debut with PPF in The Glass Mendacity! Having recently played Maggie the Cat in Cat on a Hot Tin Roof with Rockville Little Theater, she is excited to explore Blanche in this twisted parody and hopes she can keep a straight face! Elizabeth has been seen on stage in numerous productions throughout the DMV are. Recently she performed in Proof (2014 WATCH Award for Outstanding Featured Actress), The 39 Steps, A Christmas Carol, Widdershins, and Picnic at Little Theater of Alexandria.Other favorite area productions include: An Inspector Calls (Dominion Stage – WATCH Award winner for Outstanding Featured Actress), The Dresser (Port City Players), Prelude to a Kiss (Foundry Players), and A Comedy of Errors (Greenbelt Arts Center). Off stage, Elizabeth is a law professor and proud mom of two beautiful little girls.
Julie Janson
Julie Janson (Maggie) is thrilled to be performing in her third PPF production. Her past roles include Curley’s Wife in Of Mice and Men and Mrs. Beaver in The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe. In addition to her performance work with PPF, Julie has done props and worked stage crew on a number of PPF productions. Julie has directed at the Ramstein High School Theater Company and directed, acted and stage managed for the Boston University Stage Troupe. When not involved in theater, Julie serves as an officer in the U.S. Air Force and volunteers with various animal advocacy/rescue groups including DC Actors for Animals, Braille Tails, and Main Line Animal Shelter.
Ian Wade
Ian Wade (Mitch O’Connor) is making his second stage appearance with PPF having performed as Slim this past fall’s Of Mice and Men. Ian is originally from the Maryland area where he performed at various community theaters, including Silver Spring Stage, Montgomery Playhouse, Sandy Spring Theater, Colonial Players, and the Black Box Theater. Ian moved to Virginia eight years ago. His other Virginia theater credits include Dr. Frederick Frankenstein in the musical, Young Frankenstein, at The Alliance Theater, Petruchio in CRT’s Taming of the Shrew, and Martini in PWLT’s One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest. He has recently started doing small parts for true-crime television and independent films. He enjoys History, Science, Philosophy, and anything competitive.
The Glass Mendacity opens at the James Lee Community Center Theater, 2855 Annandale RD Falls Church 22042 on May 29th for a three week run. Tickets are on sale now here
PERFORMANCE DATES AND TIMES
Thursday, Friday and Saturday 7:30 p.m.
May 29, 30, June 4, 5, 6, 11, 12 & 13
Sunday Matinees 2:00 p.m.
May 31 & June 7
We are saddened to report that PPF member Paul Hennesy passed away on April 24th. Along with fellow PPF-member and life-long friend Mike Mattheisen, Paul won the 2013 WATCH award for Outstanding Set Decoration in a Play for PPF’s production of Mark Twain’s comedy Is He Dead? Paul, a talented landscape painter, also helped design and build the set and allowed the PPF to use much of his own studio on stage and many of his very fine paintings. PPF extends it thoughts and condolences to Paul’s family.
The Set of “Is He Dead?” Act 1
The Set of “Is He Dead?” Act 2The cast and company of “Is He Dead?” directed by Beth Hughes-Brown. Paul Hennesy is far right standing.In addition to set decoration, Paul created and added many unique touches to the PPF production of “Is He Dead?” that brought laughter to the audience and good humor to the company
Farewell Paul – you will be missed
Visitation and Funeral arrangements for Paul Kevin Hennesy
April 20, 1954 – April 24, 2015
The Hennesy family will have a visitation service from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm Thursday May 7th at Domaine Funeral Home, 10565 Main St, Fairfax, VA.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:30 am on Friday May 8th at St. Ambrose Catholic Church, 3901 Woodburn Road, Annandale, VA.
Internment will immediately follow the funeral mass at Fairfax Memorial Gardens, 9900 Braddock Rd, Fairfax, VA.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in memory of Paul K. Hennesy to the American Cancer Society.
Once again, as a way of nurturing future theater artists and recognizing the contribution graduating high school seniors have made to the arts community in our region, PPF has established a scholarship program that provides scholarships to college-bound students from area high schools. Scholarships are limited each year.
This year, in partnership with the Arts Council of Fairfax County, we anticipate awarding three scholarships, each of $1500, to 2015 graduating seniors with a demonstrated commitment to theater arts who have been accepted to a U.S. accredited college or university or conservatory program with an intent to further contribute to theater arts.
Eligible graduating seniors must (1) reside within the school boundaries of Annandale, Fairfax, Falls Church, George Mason, J.E.B. Stuart, Marshall, Woodson or Yorktown high schools OR (2) have been a member of PPF for at least one year. It is not required that applicants to be committed to a theater arts major in college, only that they plan on continuing their involvement and contribution to theater arts in the future.
Applications must be completed and emailed to providenceplayers@cox.net no later than April 30, 2015.
Supplementary materials, including letters of recommendation, listed on the application form must be mailed to PPF at the address shown on the application.
PPF must receive these supplementary materials by April 30, 2015.
Applications will be reviewed by a committee appointed by PPF. The committee will consist of community representatives, including members of the arts community. The criteria for the awards shall be as follows:
40% based on the applicant’s past involvement in theater arts and contributions made to theater arts;
10% based on the applicant’s contribution to Providence Players of Fairfax (if any); and
50% based on the applicant’s potential to further contribute to theater arts.
Decisions on the scholarship awards will be announced by June 1, 2015
What do you get when you put the characters of A Streetcar Named Desire, The Glass Menagerie and Cat on a Hot Tin Roof in the same room? A hilarious comedy that parodies some of Tennessee William’s most popular southern dramas. It’s Big Daddy’s birthday and the entire blended family have gathered at Belle Reve to celebrate with sweet tea, cheese balls, cards and brutish, unfettered, southern charm. If you don’t know these plays, don’t fret. These off-kilter and dysfunctional family shenanigans can be enjoyed by all!
